Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Upcoming dates (3)
Fee
- $1,895
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
ID
RA00509-D351
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
- 1/28/2025 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 1/29/2025 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 1/30/2025 08:00am - 04:00pm
All times listed are Eastern Time Zone (GMT -5)
Course Notes
This is a face-to-face class. Please be prepared to attend all sessions in-person.
All materials will be provided on the first day of class.
Please review hotel information on this page (below). There is a limited number of reserved rooms, please book early if possible.
Watch the email address you provided during registration for course updates and announcements. If you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" address, please check your spam folder or contact us.
Instructors
Mitch Bradt, David Herbst
Location
Holiday Inn Orlando Official Walt Disney World Hotel
1805 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Orlando Official Walt Disney World Hotel
1805 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Room: rates start at $149
Group Code: FN5
Reserve by: Dec. 26, 2024
Accommodations include: Find room and resort amenities through the link provided above. A $39 Resort Fee is added to final booking costs. You will receive a $18 credit per day at checkout. Parking is not included. Hotel parking is currently priced at: Twenty Three Dollars ($23) for self, Twenty Seven Dollars ($27) for preferred, and is subject to change without notice.
Topic:
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Course Overview
Upon completion of this course, you will understand the construction, operation, and control of power transformers, load tap changers, voltage regulators, power circuit breakers, circuit switchers, and capacitor banks.
You will also be familiar with protective relays, trip schematics and wiring diagrams, auxiliary equipment and systems, metalclad switchgear, substation automation and integration, batteries, and battery chargers.
Who Should Attend?
- Substation design engineers and technicians
- Industrial, utility, or plant engineers
- Substation operations specialists
- Power system dispatchers
- Project managers
Course Outline
Substation Types and Purposes
- Fundamentals of power system operation
- Primary substation equipment
Power Transformers and Controls
- Major components
- Construction and operation
- Connections and ratings
- Fixed taps and LTCs
Introduction to Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
- Control logic
- Converting control schematics to wiring diagrams
- Example transformer control and wiring diagrams
Voltage Regulators
- Construction and operation
- Ratings
Disconnect Switches
- Types and applications
- Manual and motor-operated switches; control schematics
Power Circuit Breakers
- Purpose and types
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring diagram examples
Circuit Switchers and Other Special Application Switches
- Purpose and major components
- Construction and operation
- Schematics and wiring
Reclosers
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Types and ratings
- Construction and operation
Power Fuses
- Types and applications
- Operation
Instrument Transformers
- Voltage and current transformers
- Principles of operation
- Burden, saturation, and accuracy
- Ratings and connections
Protective Relay Systems
- Purpose and types
- DC trip and close schematics
- AC voltage and current schematics
- Wiring diagrams
Battery Systems
- Purpose and ratings
- Chargers and charging control systems
AC Station Power Systems
- Station power requirements
- Back-up supplies/sources
SCADA
- Purpose and functions
- SCADA overview
- RTUs and IEDs
Integrated/Automated Substation Control Reference Material
- Integration/automation defined
- Communication systems and interfaces
Capacitor Banks
- Purpose
- Construction and operation
- Switching and protection control schemes
Metalclad Switchgear
- Advantages and applications
- Construction and operation
- Protection and control
Wave Traps
- Purpose and applications
- Major components
- Tuning and operation
Substation Commissioning
- Acceptance testing equipment
- Start up procedures
- Energizing equipment
- Substation and transmission line examples
Instructors
David Herbst
David Herbst has over 38 years of experience in designing, installing, and testing electric utility relay protection and control systems. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and currently works as Director of Field Services for Dashiell in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave spent 21 years working for an investor-owned electric utility. His responsibilities included design, installation, and maintenance of relay protection systems, as well as supervision of engineers and technicians involved in system protection design and commissioning. Dave has extensive experience in protection system design and commissioning of substations and electrical systems from 480 volts through 345kV. Dave graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1983.
Mitch Bradt
Mitch Bradt, PE, is an engineer and educator who loves to see students “get it.” He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of aerospace and electric power. His responsibilities have varied from aircraft electrical systems, to utility system protective relaying, to utility-applied power electronics, to wind farm collectors, and teaching and curriculum development in these related areas. He currently serves six major electric utilities with a staff of 45 engineers and designers, providing for all aspects of substation design on approximately 80 projects each year.
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Course #: RA00509-D351
Fee: $1,895
Fee
- $1,895
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
- 1/28/2025 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 1/29/2025 08:00am - 05:00pm
- 1/30/2025 08:00am - 04:00pm
All times listed are Eastern Time Zone (GMT -5)
Course Notes
This is a face-to-face class. Please be prepared to attend all sessions in-person.
All materials will be provided on the first day of class.
Please review hotel information on this page (below). There is a limited number of reserved rooms, please book early if possible.
Watch the email address you provided during registration for course updates and announcements. If you do not see emails from the "wisc.edu" address, please check your spam folder or contact us.
Instructors
Mitch Bradt, David Herbst
Location
Holiday Inn Orlando Official Walt Disney World Hotel
1805 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Orlando Official Walt Disney World Hotel
1805 Hotel Plaza BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Room: rates start at $149
Group Code: FN5
Reserve by: Dec. 26, 2024
Accommodations include: Find room and resort amenities through the link provided above. A $39 Resort Fee is added to final booking costs. You will receive a $18 credit per day at checkout. Parking is not included. Hotel parking is currently priced at: Twenty Three Dollars ($23) for self, Twenty Seven Dollars ($27) for preferred, and is subject to change without notice.
Topic:
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Location: Madison, WI or Live Online
Course #: RA00509-D420
Fee: $1,895
Fee
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES April 30, 2025
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before May 3rd. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
- Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
- Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
5/13/2025 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 5/6/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 5/7/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 5/8/2025 8:00am - 3:00pm Central Time
Course Notes
This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for ONE teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us if you have any questions or if you need to make a change.
This course uses the Canvas course management and Zoom platforms. A UW NetID is required to access Canvas and supplemental course materials and resources. Your registration confirmation email will walk you through the NetID process and how to access the Canvas course website.
For in-person students: physical course materials will be available on the first day of class.
For online students: course materials are shipped to you. Please look for an email two weeks before the course regarding the address you would like your course materials shipped to. The email will include a link to an online address verification form.
THE COURSE ROSTER IS LIMITED. If interested in attending, please register as soon as possible. If the course is waitlisted, then the roster is full. Please contact us for options.
Instructors
David Herbst, Mitch Bradt
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $179
Group Code: Use reservation link below
Reserve by: Apr. 21, 2025
Topic:
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Location: Madison, WI or Live Online
Course #: RA00509-D625
Fee: $1,895
Fee
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 24, 2024
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before Sept 24th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
Credits
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
10/7/2025 7:30am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 10/21/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 10/22/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 10/23/2025 8:00am - 4:00pm Central Time
Course Notes
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This is a HyFlex (in-person and online) taught course. Your registration is for one teaching platform only: in-person or online. Please be prepared to attend all days either in-person or online. Contact us before registering if you have any questions. THE COURSE ROSTER IS LIMITED. If interested in attending, please register as soon as possible. If the course is waitlisted, then the roster is full. Please contact us for options. |
Instructors
Mitch Bradt, David Herbst
Location
Topic:
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Course #: RA00509Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. October 08, 2024 – Thu. October 10, 2024ID: RA00509-D231
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 27, 2024
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before Sept 27th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. May 14, 2024 – Thu. May 16, 2024ID: RA00509-C998
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 3, 2024
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before May 3rd. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. February 13, 2024 – Thu. February 15, 2024ID: RA00509-C971
Fee:
- $1,895
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. October 10, 2023 – Thu. October 12, 2023ID: RA00509-C849
Fee:
- $1,895
-
This course has two attendance options, face-to-face or online.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT 29TH
The materials for this course will be shipped out to online students. In order to ensure materials are received on time, online students should register before Sept 29th. Please review the Course Notes below for additional information.
Face-to-face attendance fee includes morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials.
Online attendance fee includes online instruction and course materials. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23
Fundamentals of Substation Equipment and Control Systems
Date: Tue. May 09, 2023 – Thu. May 11, 2023ID: RA00509-C792
Fee:
- $1,795
-
This course has a face-to-face or online attendance option:
The face-to-face instruction fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, course materials, and face-to-face instruction.
The online instruction fee covers course materials and online instruction. Online attendees will access course sessions via the Zoom web conferencing platform.
- CEU: 2.3
- PDH: 23